CVE-2021-35522 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IDEMIA biometric devices to execute code, cause denial of service, or disclose information via TCP/IP packets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-35522?
CVE-2021-35522 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Buffer Overflow in Thrift command handlers in IDEMIA Morpho Wave Compact and VisionPass devices before 2.6.2, Sigma devices before 4.9.4, and MA VP MD devices before 4.9.7 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution, denial of services, and information disclosure via TCP/IP packets.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-35522?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Idemia Ma Vp Md Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Compact Md Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Compact Mdpi-M Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Compact Mdpi Firmware, Idemia Sigma Extreme Firmware, Idemia Sigma Lite\+ Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-35522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-35522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-35522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4h7v-4w5p-3xxp.